New Student & Family Transitions
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Augusta University is home to a community of scholars, visionaries, and change-makers. The Office of New Student and Family Transitions strives to inspire and empower each and every student to leave a mark on the world through life changing, life saving education.
Here in the Office of New Student & Family Transitions, we work each and every day to ensure that our students and their families experience a seamless transition into our community. We strive for excellence in what we do, and how we do it. Through innovative and high-impact practices, we deliver just-in-time information that supports the whole student and their family as they begin their journey toward life changing, life saving education.
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New Student & Family Transitions
Summerville Campus
Jaguar Student Activities Center
SAC 102
A Welcome from NSFT
Our Professional and Student Leadership teams build community through shared experiences and connections. Our teams approach their work by sharing their authentic stories and perspectives, highlighting the common values that unite us as Jaguars and strengthen our shared Augusta community.
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Our Values
The Office of New Student and Family Transitions is committed to the successful transition of all students, and their systems of support. We value the following:
Success & Leadership
Learning that prepares students for a lifetime of success and leadership.
Excellence without Compromise
The pursuit of excellence without compromise.
Climate of Success
Achievement supported by a climate that celebrates each person's success.
Shared Community
The shared mutuality between all students, their supporters, and our shared Augusta Community.
A Culture of Respect
A culture of respect for all members of our shared community – and a shared commitment to uplifting all members of our community.
Our Mission: We cultivate a comprehensive experience that ensures a transformative transition into our shared community.
Our Vision: To create transformative transitions that empower every student and their supporter to thrive through personalized support, timely resources, and meaningful connections. By fostering an inclusive environment where scholarship meets innovation, we prepare our students to become tomorrow's leaders and change-makers in the Augusta University community and beyond.
Our Purpose: The Office of New Student and Family Transitions serves as the cornerstone of transformative beginnings at Augusta University, creating comprehensive programs and services that bridge the journey from acceptance to achievement. Through orientation, family programs, and transition initiatives, we create pathways that empower students and their supporters to navigate, thrive in, and contribute to the Augusta University experience while fostering an inclusive environment where every new member of our community feels welcomed, prepared, and inspired.